Ingredients

• 1/2 kg - small brinjals
• 4 tbsp - oil
• 2 - onions, chopped finely
• 2 tsp - chilli powder
• 1 tsp - pepper powder
• 1 tsp - garlic paste
• 1 tsp - ginger paste
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp - vinegar
• 1 tbsp - sugar
• 1 tsp - Cumins powder
• 3 - tomatoes, finely chopped
• salt to taste
• 8 to 10 - curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp - whole cumin seeds
• 1 tsp - sesame seeds (til seeds)

How to Make Spicy Brinjals In Extra Oil

• Wash the brinjals and slit them into 4 sections without separating the pieces.
• Heat oil in a pan, lightly fry the curry leaves and brinjals for a few minutes, till the skins turn glossy.
• Remove and keep it aside.
• In the same oil, saute the onions, cumin seeds and sesame seeds for about 5 mins.
• Add the tomatoes and fry till the tomatoes turn pulpy.
• Now add all the other ingredients and mix well.
• Add 1 cup of water and bring to boil.
• Slowly mix in the fried brinjals.
• Reduce heat and simmer on for about 8-10 mins till the gravy thickens.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve with rice or chapattis.